“We have seen cases where people have been brutally attacked in different ways, but this physical attack with their hands and feet using them as a weapon. I haven’t seen something this vicious,” Pedersen said.

Court records state Ronshaugen suffered a traumatic brain injury. The Indian River County State Attorney’s Office said he has since been released from the hospital.

The victim’s sister told CBS12 News her brother is doing better.

As for Browning, he is currently out on bond.

He pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and aggravated battery causing great bodily harm.